Oops! EV technology showcase fizzles. Or is it the user’s fault?
Aug 4, 2017
Of course auto journalists are widely known for taking advantage of freebies such as hotel rooms, test cars, dinners and such. Our confident mused that even if the cars weren’t charging, a few drivers had copped the prime parking spots – available only when charging is active. As long as they were plugged in, no on ... Continue reading
AIADA US Import Brands Auto Sales Scoreboard : July 2017 Sales Continue to Stumble
Aug 4, 2017
Dealers anticipate customers will be drawn to their stores this fall by attractive new models and incentives,” said AIADA President Cody Lusk. ... Continue reading
Aug 1, 2017
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 1, 2017 -- Jeep® Compass, Chrysler Pacifica and Ram ProMaster City each post their best July sales ever Jeep Grand Cherokee records best July sales since 2005 Chrysler 300 logs double-digit percentage increase in July FCA US LLC today reported sales of 161,477 units, a 10 percent decrease com ... Continue reading
Fiat 500: 10 Days Of Celebrations For A Journey Sixty Years In The Making
Jul 18, 2017
The journey of the Fiat 500 has been 60 years in the making. The unrelenting ‘great little car’ has gone from Dante Giacosa's desk to the gates of the Mirafiori factory, and from the long avenues of Torino, to the MoMA in New York. ... Continue reading
NICB's Hot Wheels: America's 10 Most Stolen Vehicles
Jul 12, 2017
DES PLAINES, Ill., July 12, 2017 -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released its annual Hot Wheels report which identifies the 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines ... Continue reading
Jul 9, 2017
Every Sunday Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with fellow senior editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, give you TACH's "take" on this past week's automotive news in easy to digest mega-tweet sized nuggets. ... Continue reading
Shortcutting New Car Research - Perfect New Car Match
Jul 2, 2017
Auto Central March 26, 2017; Congratulations. By being here you have taken the first step towards finding a TRUE LOVE relationship with your next vehicle, a car or truck you can fall and stay in love with. ... Continue reading
J.D. Power On Electric Vehicles
Jun 16, 2017
Electric Vehicles: Interest Grows, but Consumer Understanding Doesn’t By Chris MalottThe Millennial generation has sometimes gotten a bad rap in recent years. Seriously, type in “millennials are killing” in the search bar of your browser. ... Continue reading
AIADA REPORT May 2017 US Auto Sales: As Demand for Cars Slips, U.S. Auto Sales Remain Flat
Jun 2, 2017
May 2017 US Auto Sales Scorecard ... Continue reading
IIHS - Improved Economy Increased Auto Accident Deaths - Small Cars Result In More Deaths
May 31, 2017
On the road againHigher driver death rate is a downside of economic recovery The risk of dying in a crash in a late-model vehicle has gone up slightly, as a stronger economy has led drivers to take to the road more often and in more dangerous ways. Meanwhile, a new study predicts traffic deaths will fall only slightly ... Continue reading
FCA Design to Host High-octane Cars And Coffee Event
May 31, 2017
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 31, 2017 -- FCA Design Cars and Coffee returns on Sunday, June 4, for a one-time event to kick off the grass-roots car show summer season, inviting all cars and automotive enthusiasts to FCA Headquarters for an informal show. The event is free of charge, and all makes, models and eras are welco ... Continue reading
May 20, 2017
Gilt.com and FIAT Brand North America partnered to sell Fiat 124 Spider Prima Edizione Lusso Special The sale launched on Gilt.com at 9 a.m. Eastern on Tuesday, May 9, 2017; vehicle sold within a day of it being offered on site The Fiat 124 Spider Prima Edizione Lusso available on Gilt.com is VIN No. 1 The first 124 un ... Continue reading
Apr 10, 2017
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. ... Continue reading
Apr 8, 2017
Auto Central Louisville, KY April 8, 2017; Finally finally the sun is shining the temperature perfect for a top-down drive (even to the supermarket) it's top down time top down time. As I drive around town with the red-buds budding, the cherry trees blooming, the tulips tuliping and the grass riz (I still wonder where ... Continue reading
FCA US Reports March 2017 U.S. Sales
Apr 3, 2017
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 3, 2017 -- Dodge brand sales up 10 percent; four Dodge brand vehicles post sales gains Ram Truck brand sales up 6 percent; Ram pickup sales increase 6 percent year over year Jeep® Grand Cherokee sales increase 22 percent compared with same month a year ago Fiat 500 sales up 12 percent for th ... Continue reading
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